The Outdoor Kitchen Blog
Browse the Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens blog for the latest in outdoor kitchen design, tips, and trends. Find the information you need to start designing your dream outdoor kitchen, from the best appliances to the best outdoor kitchen layouts and more.
Things to Consider When Designing a Contemporary Outdoor Kitchen
As highlighted in the 2020 State of the Industry Outdoor Living Report from Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, the majority of designers are noticing a rising interest in outdoor living spaces. More specifically, homeowners are frequently opting for a contemporary...
5 Outdoor Living Space Ideas
Creating an attractive and fully functional outdoor living space is an investment in the value of your home. Any outdoor space can easily be transformed into a backyard entertainment center, complete with amenities such as patio furniture, a kitchen, living room,...
304 VS 316 Stainless Steel: What’s the Difference?
Stainless steels are iron alloys mixed with chromium, rendering them an incredibly durable and heavy-duty material. For a material to be considered stainless steel, at least 10.5% of the molecular make-up must be chromium. The two most common grades of stainless steel...
Top 10 Powder Coat Finishes for Outdoor Kitchens
An essential objective of designing a kitchen for the outdoors is being mindful of how indoor and outdoor features and color palettes can flow to create a cohesive space. When choosing a color, it is vital to consider not only hues but durability and lasting...
Creating Your Dream Outdoor Living Room
This post was published on September 25, 2019 and updated August 20, 2020. The desire to bring indoor features to the outdoors is growing in popularity, as evidenced by the increase in demand for outdoor kitchens among homeowners. However, an outdoor kitchen is not...
Outdoor Kitchens on Decks: What You Need to Know
This post was originally published on May 15, 2019 updated May 15, 2020. As you’re considering the design of your outdoor kitchen, you’ve got many things to consider. One vital question is where are you going to put the outdoor kitchen. Many choose to put the backyard...
Outdoor Kitchen Must-Haves
Creating or enhancing an outdoor living space includes careful planning, budgeting, selection and placement of amenities to bring an entertainment oasis to fruition. Growing in demand, is the addition of an outdoor kitchen that is proving to add value to the home and...
Benefits of an Outdoor Kitchen
This post was originally published Dec. 21, 2018 and updated May 15, 2020. The promise of a new year often evokes thoughts of lifestyle improvements. Getting outside more, unplugging, enjoying time alone or hosting family and friends can certainly warrant expanding...
Outdoor Kitchen Island Advantages
An island layout is one of the most common outdoor kitchen designs for the patio or backyard. Hailed for its versatility in creating an entertainment hub whether it be poolside, rooftop or in a backyard, it allows guests to gather around on multiple sides to socialize...
5 Benefits of Stainless Steel Outdoor Kitchen Doors
When we think about our outdoor living space, we often think about adding a built-in grill onto our patio or maybe a sink with storage cabinets. But we often forget about the access doors. Including a kitchen in your outdoor living space allows for enjoyable cooking...